Schools opening up for Katrina Victims

[alphaxikt]

Here's the University of Washington's letter:

_______________________________________

September 1, 2005

Dear UW Faculty, Staff, and Students:

Hurricane Katrina has wreaked a level of destruction unprecedented in any natural disaster in our history. Many lives have been lost or destroyed, and the extent of human suffering in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama is hard to comprehend. Our hearts go out to all of those affected by the storm and its aftermath.

Many agencies and branches of government are working furiously to try to meet the needs of the survivors. Each of us, I know, has an impulse to want to help in some way. We have been told that the most immediate need is for resources, so that the organizations on the ground in those states can provide the basics of food, water, shelter, clothing, and medical care. The best thing we can do to help is to give generously to the
organizations providing relief. These include the American Red Cross, United Way, the Salvation Army, Northwest Medical Teams, and other relief organizations. Information on where to send donations may be found on the web sites listed below.

As members of an academic community, we can also make some unique contributions. A number of universities in these states, particularly those in and around New Orleans, will not be able to resume classes for quite some time. Many universities are opening their doors for students from these institutions to continue their education. In the case of the University of Washington, we expect inquiries from perhaps 50-100 students
attending universities in New Orleans, most particularly Tulane
University. We will welcome these students to temporarily continue their studies at UW for as long as it takes for Tulane to reopen. Our plan is to accommodate students in a program comparable to the one in which they were enrolled and to have the tuition revenues that would normally go to Tulane continue to be directed to that institution. It is critically important for Tulane and other universities affected by this disaster not to lose
revenue and to have students return to their universities as soon as they reopen, whenever that may be.

Several fine professional and graduate schools in New Orleans have also been affected by the storm. Deans from around the country are accepting students into their classes. In particular, medical school deans are participating in an emergency conference through NIH to determine how best to assist these medical centers in this time of critical need.

We are also working through University Libraries with colleagues at Tulane and its neighboring institutions on plans to preserve their library holdings. Without electricity and adequate climate control, library holdings may be at risk, and our librarians and others around the country are working to address this issue.

The magnitude of the disaster will grow in the coming days and weeks. Recovery will be enormously expensive and will take years. Right now, emergency relief agencies are trying to help people survive, and our dollars and support are urgently needed. I know our community will respond as it always does in times of need, with compassion and generosity.

Sincerely,

Mark A. Emmert
President

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I think it's cool that the UW is trying to help the universities save their library collections - books can be amazingly valuable, both academically and historically.

[doubleblue&gold]

I don't know details because I just heard his from a sister. Oklahoma City University (private university) is giving students whose education is interrupted by the hurricane a free semester and they're trying to arrange for housing too because the dorms are full.

[Kevin]

Originally posted by doubleblue&gold
I don't know details because I just heard his from a sister. Oklahoma City University (private university) is giving students whose education is interrupted by the hurricane a free semester and they're trying to arrange for housing too because the dorms are full.

This is true. I attend their law school, we're full..

The undergrad program there is pretty good. Small classes, great faculty, and a few of their majors are very prestigious.

[FAB*SpiceySpice]

Contact: Christian Basi
Assistant Director
573-882-4430
BasiC@missouri.edu
MU Offers Assistance for Hurricane Victims
By Christian Basi

COLUMBIA, Mo. - In response to urgent requests received from students attending Gulf Coast universities temporarily closed by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, University of Missouri-Columbia officials are offering assistance on a case-by-case basis.

These students may temporarily attend MU classes on a part-time or full-time basis, or they may take distance education courses. University officials also are identifying current MU students whose homes are in the areas affected by the hurricane to determine what support we can provide to them.

MU officials will be providing information to the campus community on various relief efforts for hurricane victims.

For additional information, students or parents should call 573-882-7786.

[Sister Havana]

Add University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) to the list. They will be taking up to 40 students.

UIUC's Hurricane Katrina Response

[goldendelta]

Adelphi Too:

Adelphi University to Admit College Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina

Garden City, NY
September 2, 2005


Adelphi University will accommodate any college students whose education has been impeded by Hurricane Katrina or the storm's devastation. The storm on the gulf coast severely damaged many colleges and universities, and has displaced approximately 100,000 students who are seeking enrollment opportunities to continue their education.

To help those in need, the University has extended its registration deadline and will admit undergraduate and graduate students through September 9, 2005, in addition to waiving their application fee. The Office of Admissions, which has already received several inquiries, will assist displaced students by contacting their high school and moving them quickly through the admissions process to start classes.

Any student or parent seeking assistance, may contact Christine Murphy, director of the office of admissions at 516.877.3056 or Laura Aniano, associate director of the office of admissions at 516.877.3064.

[gamma_girl52]

Add Georgia State to the list:

http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwexa/news/arc...01-katrina.htm

We've gotten quite a few Xavier and Dillard students so far (at least coming from my department).

[broncocutie]

Add my alma mater to the list!

WMU to welcome students from Katrina-ravaged areas
Sept. 2, 2005

KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University is working with college students from campuses in hurricane-stricken areas to offer them alternative enrollment and a chance to keep their college careers moving forward.

University officials are already working with a handful of students from affected campuses who have expressed an interest in coming to WMU. Initial contacts have come through family members in this area, and the University is expecting to field additional requests for either guest student status or permanent enrollment.


According to John Beacon, WMU's vice provost for enrollment management, the University has already been in touch with the families of several students and expects at least one--a student from Tulane University--to arrive on campus in the next few days.

"We're basically removing all of the procedural barriers--such as late fees--and speeding the admission and enrollment process for qualified students so they can enroll for fall semester," Beacon said. "Whatever students need to make this happen, we're going to take care of it. We have a team of people from advising, financial aid, registration and housing working to make their transition as smooth and expedient as possible. Ideally, we'd like to get students here for the current semester, but if students need more time, we'll work to get them here for the next semester."

[polarpi]

University of San Diego:
"In addition, the University of San Diego intends to conditionally accept a limited number of Loyola University, Xavier University and Tulane University students from either San Diego County or Imperial County, on a temporary basis. Students will pay their tuition to USD, but those monies will be returned to the home institution. Students must be in good academic standing for enrollment in the fall semester, which began September 1, 2005. These students would later transfer back to their home university when the schools reopen, either spring 2006, or worst case, fall 2006.

The School of Law intends to conditionally accept a limited number of third year law students to insure their graduation and bar examination schedules are not impacted. For information, contact Leslie Oster at (619) 260-4733."

More at http://www.sandiego.edu/news/katrina.php

San Diego State University:
SAN DIEGO (Updated for Friday, Sept. 2, 2005) -- San Diego State University is opening enrollment to students who are unable to attend colleges and universities closed due to Hurricane Katrina’s devastation. Both undergraduates and graduate students who are in good standing at Gulf Coast universities that are no longer able to accommodate them due to Hurricane Katrina are being enrolled.

Priority will be given to residents of the San Diego area or other parts of California, but SDSU also is working to accommodate displaced students who are out-of-state residents.

More at http://advancement.sdsu.edu/marcomm/.../pr090105.html

University of California, San Diego:
In response to the devastation occurring in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, the University of California, San Diego has devised academic accommodations for those affected students who are UCSD related or reside in the San Diego region and need alternatives for proceeding with their education. These include:

*For students who did not accept their admission to UCSD and who cannot attend a college as a result of the hurricane, UCSD will provide late enrollment into the regular undergraduate program.
*For both undergraduate and graduate San Diego area students who were not admitted to UCSD and who cannot attend a college which has been closed because of the effects of the hurricane, UCSD will try to accommodate their educational needs through concurrent enrollment with University Extension.
*For enrolled UCSD students who may be directly affected by the hurricane to the extent that they cannot continue their enrollment, UCSD will grant leaves of absences or delayed admissions for up to one year.
*UCSD School of Medicine will offer to provide rotations for senior medical students affected by Hurricane Katrina, and the School of Medicine is checking to see what placements might be available for residents and fellows.

More at http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/newsrel/gen...odations05.asp

The California State University system:

Admitting Students:
*Students from the Gulf Areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, even those who lack proper academic documents, may be admitted conditionally for Fall 2005. Their enrollment status for subsequent terms will depend upon the as-yet-unknown ability of schools, colleges, and universities in the Gulf region to provide transcripts and other documentation.
*Enrollment by Katrina-affected students at the other 16 CSU campuses will be at the option of those campuses on a case-by-case basis. Many of them will be able to accept students because of the emergency situation.

Waiving Policies:
The CSU will temporarily suspend its policies regarding (1) the requirement to document completion of A-G requirements for first-time freshmen and transfer students; and (2) waive the normal English and mathematics placement test requirements for students impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

Admission Priority:
Admission priority for Katrina affected students will be in the following order:
California residents who had previously planned to attend institutions in the Gulf regions of Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Students from the hurricane-affected areas previously offered CSU admission for the Fall 2005 term.
Former CSU students enrolled or planning to enroll Fall 2005 at a Katrina-affected college or university.
Students who can document Fall 2005 admission to or recent attendance at any regionally accredited college in the areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

Fees:
Students who are residents of the Katrina-affected areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama will be exempt from payment of non-resident tuition. They will still be billed for the CSU State University Fee, all campus fees, housing fees (if residing on campus), and other appropriate fees required of enrolled students. However, CSU campuses will provide flexible deferred payment plans and account receivables as appropriate.

Student Housing:
Campuses providing access to students from the Katrina-affected areas of the states of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama will either provide on-campus housing or assist the student in securing housing off-campus.

More at http://www.csusm.edu/newsmedia/Other...Katrinarel.htm

[*EtaNu*ADPi*]

SLU is taking students as well. We've already had a couple move into the dorms...I can't even imagine what it would be like to have that happen.

[TriDeltaGal]

UCLA is opening its doors to affected students as well...

To Members of the UCLA Campus Community:

All of us at UCLA extend our sympathy to those whose lives have been tragically disrupted by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Hundreds of UCLA alumni live in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, as well as the families of some of our students, and we are especially anxious about their well-being. Students whose plans for beginning the fall quarter may be affected by this disaster can receive guidance through the contact information below.

We are also concerned about college students in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama whose schools are unable to open for fall classes. In the hope that we can provide some relief to the students and their colleges, UCLA will welcome displaced students to our regular courses through UCLA Extension for the quarter beginning September 24. Through our concurrent enrollment program, students can complete coursework at UCLA to submit for credit at their home institutions. Academic counselors will be available to guide students in selecting courses suitable to their fields of study and to their level of academic preparation. UCLA Extension is working to determine how many students it can accommodate, and UCLA campus housing is assessing the number of spaces available in the residence halls. Details will be posted at www.ucla.edu and at www.uclaextension.edu as they become available. For immediate inquiries, please contact UCLA Extension at (310) 206-6201.

The UCLA School of Law also is enrolling as visiting students a limited number of second- and third-year law students from Tulane and Loyola University New Orleans for the fall semester and possibly longer, if needed.

In addition to these efforts to provide support to students at beleaguered academic institutions, we are exploring other ways to assist the communities ravaged by the storm. UCLA Health Sciences has assembled a Hurricane Katrina Response Unit to work with the National Institutes of Health in providing specialized medical consultation to emergency medical units in affected areas. And UCLA Healthcare has offered to admit to its facilities a number of seriously ill patients who require specialty care.

I urge all of you to lend any personal assistance you can through the relief efforts that are underway. Many of these efforts can be accessed through the links at left.

Sincerely,

Albert Carnesale
Chancellor

[alphaxikt]

Apparently my new school is willing to help - I just read this in "The Spokesman-Review" this morning:

"Whitworth College said it will offer free tuition to as many as 10 students enrolled in colleges and universities that have been closed in hurricane-affected areas. To be eligible, students must have already been registered for classes at their home colleges and have made arrangement for payment there, Whitworth said. The private North Spokane college will waive tuition for those students but is asking them to pay their home tuitions to help with reconstruction. For more information, contact the Whitworth student life office at 509.777.3271."

[LPIDelta]

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board set up a website with information for students at .http://www.katrinacollegestudents.org/

It includes info on schools in the area and outside the region willing to help students displaced by Katrina.

Tulane has announced that they have canceled classes for the semester. Arrangements are in place that all students are to be admitted as special students rather than as transfers to help ensure they are encouraged to return to their "home" university after this semester.

I got my info from The University of Texas at San Antonio website.

[phisigduchesscv]

Originally posted by polarpi
The California State University system:

Admitting Students:
*Students from the Gulf Areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, even those who lack proper academic documents, may be admitted conditionally for Fall 2005. Their enrollment status for subsequent terms will depend upon the as-yet-unknown ability of schools, colleges, and universities in the Gulf region to provide transcripts and other documentation.
*Enrollment by Katrina-affected students at the other 16 CSU campuses will be at the option of those campuses on a case-by-case basis. Many of them will be able to accept students because of the emergency situation.

Waiving Policies:
The CSU will temporarily suspend its policies regarding (1) the requirement to document completion of A-G requirements for first-time freshmen and transfer students; and (2) waive the normal English and mathematics placement test requirements for students impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

Admission Priority:
Admission priority for Katrina affected students will be in the following order:
California residents who had previously planned to attend institutions in the Gulf regions of Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Students from the hurricane-affected areas previously offered CSU admission for the Fall 2005 term.
Former CSU students enrolled or planning to enroll Fall 2005 at a Katrina-affected college or university.
Students who can document Fall 2005 admission to or recent attendance at any regionally accredited college in the areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

Fees:
Students who are residents of the Katrina-affected areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama will be exempt from payment of non-resident tuition. They will still be billed for the CSU State University Fee, all campus fees, housing fees (if residing on campus), and other appropriate fees required of enrolled students. However, CSU campuses will provide flexible deferred payment plans and account receivables as appropriate.

Student Housing:
Campuses providing access to students from the Katrina-affected areas of the states of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama will either provide on-campus housing or assist the student in securing housing off-campus.

More at http://www.csusm.edu/newsmedia/Other...Katrinarel.htm [/B]

Here is a press release from California State University Dominguez Hills. A few students from the communities around CSUDH were attending Xavier, UNO and the other schools there.

CSUDH 1 of 7 CSU Campuses to Help Students Displaced by Katrina

Carson, CA – CSU Dominguez Hills is one of seven California State University (CSU) campuses that will admit or in other ways assist students who were prevented from taking classes in the Gulf Coast area by Hurricane Katrina. So far, according to Boice Bowman, vice president of student affairs, Dominguez Hills has assisted 10 students.

Dominguez Hills’ actions on behalf of the students is part of an effort by the CSU to help those from the Gulf Coast or California students who had planned to attend a college in the Gulf Coast area affected by the Katrina devastation. Other CSU campuses participating include Bakersfield, Chico, East Bay, Humboldt, Los Angeles and Sacramento. Actions being taken by the CSU are effective immediately.

Among the actions being taken are a temporary loosening of admission standards, including conditional admissions for the Fall 2005 semester and some waiving of documentation under certain circumstances; waiving of some policies, including some involving English and mathematics placement tests; some reprioritizing of admissions; exemption from non-resident tuition for those who are residents of the Katrina-affected areas of Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama; assistance with student or other housing, as available; and some possible federal financial aid. The latter is still being explored by the CSU with the U.S. Department of Education.

Students interested in contacting CSU, Dominguez Hills, should contact our Admissions and Records Office at (310) 243-2004.

For details on the assistance offered by the CSU, go to http://www.calstate.edu/PA/news/2005/katrina.shtml

California State University, Dominguez Hills
University Communications & Public Affairs
Welch Hall, B-363
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747

California State University, Dominguez Hills • 1000 E. Victoria Street • Carson, California 90747 • (310) 243-3696
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[DC_Zeta1920]

My school will be accepting students as well.

http://www.trinitydc.edu/admissions/hurricane.php

Trinity Welcomes Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina

Trinity in Washington will work with students displaced by the hurricane to take courses this semester. Trinity will expedite the enrollment of these students to provide a smooth transition for them during this difficult time. We will talk with each student individually to assess his or her academic needs and to determine the best arrangement.

Trinity has a range of programs (full-time weekday, part-time evenings and weekends, graduate programs) that are available to help a displaced student shape the best course schedule. Trinity can also provide some housing.

Students displaced by Hurricane Katrina should fill out this quick form now, or contact Trinity’s Admissions Office at 1-800-492-6882, 202/884-9400, or contact Renee Orlick, Director of Admissions, at orlickr@trinitydc.edu.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.